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What is the term for the first time a nursing assistant meets a new resident?
What is the term for the first time a nursing assistant meets a new resident?
Admission
What should the NA try to ensure about the resident's impression?
What should the NA try to ensure about the resident's impression?
Good impression of her and the facility
What should the NA prepare before the resident arrives?
What should the NA prepare before the resident arrives?
Room
What should the NA ask the family to find out?
What should the NA ask the family to find out?
How should the NA introduce herself?
How should the NA introduce herself?
What name should the NA use to call a resident until told otherwise?
What name should the NA use to call a resident until told otherwise?
What should the NA try to ensure the new resident feels?
What should the NA try to ensure the new resident feels?
Should the NA rush the process with a new resident?
Should the NA rush the process with a new resident?
How can the NA help the resident during the admission process?
How can the NA help the resident during the admission process?
What legal document must new residents be given?
What legal document must new residents be given?
What should a resident's personal items be treated as?
What should a resident's personal items be treated as?
When should residents be informed of transfers?
When should residents be informed of transfers?
What should the nursing assistant do when introducing the resident?
What should the nursing assistant do when introducing the resident?
What does OBRA require regarding resident discharge?
What does OBRA require regarding resident discharge?
What is the normal temperature range for the oral method?
What is the normal temperature range for the oral method?
Which thermometer is used to take a temperature in the ear?
Which thermometer is used to take a temperature in the ear?
What is another word for the armpit area when referring to temperature sites?
What is another word for the armpit area when referring to temperature sites?
What temperature site is considered to be the most accurate?
What temperature site is considered to be the most accurate?
What color is a rectal thermometer usually?
What color is a rectal thermometer usually?
Which pulse is most often used for measuring pulse rate?
Which pulse is most often used for measuring pulse rate?
What is the normal pulse rate for adults?
What is the normal pulse rate for adults?
Breathing air into the lungs is also called what?
Breathing air into the lungs is also called what?
Exhaling air out of the lungs is also called what?
Exhaling air out of the lungs is also called what?
What is the normal respiration rate for adults?
What is the normal respiration rate for adults?
Why is it important for NAs to observe respirations without letting residents know?
Why is it important for NAs to observe respirations without letting residents know?
What is considered a high blood pressure reading?
What is considered a high blood pressure reading?
What is the name of the blood pressure cuff used to measure blood pressure?
What is the name of the blood pressure cuff used to measure blood pressure?
The second measurement of blood pressure reflects the phase when the heart relaxes. It is called the ______ phase.
The second measurement of blood pressure reflects the phase when the heart relaxes. It is called the ______ phase.
Blood pressure measurements are recorded as ______.
Blood pressure measurements are recorded as ______.
In the ______ phase of blood pressure, the heart is at work, contracting and pushing blood from the left ventricle of the heart.
In the ______ phase of blood pressure, the heart is at work, contracting and pushing blood from the left ventricle of the heart.
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
What is the purpose of restraints?
What is the purpose of restraints?
What is an example of a physical restraint?
What is an example of a physical restraint?
What is a chemical restraint?
What is a chemical restraint?
What is one reason the use of restraints has been restricted?
What is one reason the use of restraints has been restricted?
When can a restraint be used?
When can a restraint be used?
What does restraint-free care mean?
What does restraint-free care mean?
What are restraint alternatives?
What are restraint alternatives?
What are fluids in the context of nursing care?
What are fluids in the context of nursing care?
What is the term for the fluid a person consumes?
What is the term for the fluid a person consumes?
What does fluid balance refer to?
What does fluid balance refer to?
What is a hat in nursing care?
What is a hat in nursing care?
What should not be included with a stool specimen?
What should not be included with a stool specimen?
What is a specimen?
What is a specimen?
What is a routine urine specimen?
What is a routine urine specimen?
What is a clean-catch specimen?
What is a clean-catch specimen?
When is the best time to collect a sputum specimen?
When is the best time to collect a sputum specimen?
What is a catheter?
What is a catheter?
What is a condom catheter?
What is a condom catheter?
What is an indwelling catheter?
What is an indwelling catheter?
What is a straight catheter?
What is a straight catheter?
What is a urinary catheter?
What is a urinary catheter?
Who prescribes oxygen?
Who prescribes oxygen?
When should oxygen be turned off?
When should oxygen be turned off?
What should NAs check around oxygen masks and tubing?
What should NAs check around oxygen masks and tubing?
What do IV lines provide access to?
What do IV lines provide access to?
What is the NA's responsibility for IV care?
What is the NA's responsibility for IV care?
What should the NA do if the fluid in an IV bag is nearly gone?
What should the NA do if the fluid in an IV bag is nearly gone?
How should a resident's room be treated?
How should a resident's room be treated?
What must call lights always be?
What must call lights always be?
What right do residents have regarding their privacy?
What right do residents have regarding their privacy?
What should an NA do if asked to use equipment they do not know how to use?
What should an NA do if asked to use equipment they do not know how to use?
Where should call lights be placed?
Where should call lights be placed?
Why is it important for NAs to change bed linen often?
Why is it important for NAs to change bed linen often?
Why should soiled bed linen be carried away from the NA's body?
Why should soiled bed linen be carried away from the NA's body?
When removing dirty linen, how should the NA do it?
When removing dirty linen, how should the NA do it?
When a resident cannot get out of bed, what should be done before making the bed?
When a resident cannot get out of bed, what should be done before making the bed?
Where should soiled linen be bagged?
Where should soiled linen be bagged?
What is a bed made with the bedspread and blankets in place called?
What is a bed made with the bedspread and blankets in place called?
What do sterile dressings cover?
What do sterile dressings cover?
Who changes sterile dressings?
Who changes sterile dressings?
Non-sterile dressings are applied to dry, ______ wounds that have less chance of ______ infection.
Non-sterile dressings are applied to dry, ______ wounds that have less chance of ______ infection.
What may nursing assistants be able to do to non-sterile dressings?
What may nursing assistants be able to do to non-sterile dressings?
What are elastic bandages also known as?
What are elastic bandages also known as?
What is one purpose of elastic bandages?
What is one purpose of elastic bandages?
How soon should an NA check on a resident after applying a bandage?
How soon should an NA check on a resident after applying a bandage?
Study Notes
Admission and Introduction
- Admission marks the initial meeting between a nursing assistant (NA) and a new resident.
- It is crucial for the NA to create a positive impression of themselves and the facility.
- Preparing the resident's room in advance enhances the welcome experience.
- Gathering personal preferences and routines from the family aids in providing personalized care.
- The NA should introduce themselves and their role to the resident upon arrival.
Resident Interaction and Rights
- Formal names should be used to address residents until preferences are communicated.
- Ensuring residents feel welcome and valued is important for their adjustment.
- The NA must not rush residents during the admission process to promote comfort.
- Explanation of daily activities and facility tours are helpful for new residents.
- Residents must receive a copy of their legal rights upon admission.
Legal Rights and Notifications
- Personal items brought by residents should be treated with care.
- Early notification of transfers is essential for resident awareness.
- OBRA mandates advance notice for discharge notifications.
Temperature and Vital Signs
- Normal oral temperature range is 97.6-99.6°F.
- Tympanic thermometers measure ear temperature; axilla refers to the armpit area.
- Rectal temperature is the most accurate form of assessment.
- A red color-coded thermometer indicates rectal use; radial pulse is commonly used for pulse measurement.
- Normal adult pulse rate is 60-100 beats per minute.
Respiratory and Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Inspiration refers to taking air into the lungs; expiration refers to exhaling.
- Normal respiration rate for adults is 12-20 breaths per minute; observation should be discreet to ensure accurate readings.
- High blood pressure is indicated by readings above 145/85; measurements are noted as fractions.
- Sphygmomanometer is utilized for blood pressure measurement; systolic phase shows heart contraction, while diastolic reflects relaxation.
Restraints and Alternatives
- Restraints restrict voluntary movement and behavior; physical examples include raised side rails.
- Chemical restraints involve medication for behavior control; use is restricted due to potential abuse.
- A doctor’s order is required for restraint use; restraint-free care means no restraints are used.
- Restraint alternatives are strategies implemented instead of applying restraints.
Fluid and Specimen Management
- Fluid intake includes liquids and semi-liquid foods; balance involves equitable fluid intake and output.
- A hat is a sample collection container used during urination.
- Stool specimens must exclude urine and toilet paper; specimens are used for diagnostic analysis.
- Routine urine specimens are collected at any voiding; clean-catch specimens avoid initial and final urine.
- Sputum specimens are ideally collected in the early morning.
Catheter Types and Care
- Catheters are tubes for draining or injecting fluids; condom catheters fit onto the penis.
- Indwelling catheters remain in the bladder, while straight catheters are used temporarily.
- Oxygen is prescribed by healthcare professionals and needs to be turned off during a fire; skin irritation around oxygen equipment should be monitored.
IV Care and Resident Comfort
- IV lines provide direct bloodstream access; NAs must document and report observations.
- Notify the nurse if IV fluid levels are low; respect for residents' rooms as personal spaces is essential.
- Call lights should always be within reach and answered promptly to ensure resident comfort and safety.
- Privacy during care is a legal right for residents.
Linen Management and Wound Care
- Frequent linen changes prevent infection; soiled linen should be handled properly to avoid contamination.
- Dirty linen removal should roll soiled areas inward; beds must be raised to a safe height when making.
- Closed beds refer to those made with linens and bedspreads still in place.
- Sterile dressings cover wounds; only nurses change sterile dressings, while NAs may change non-sterile ones.
- Elastic bandages, known as ACE Bandages, help hold dressings in position; check on residents after applying bandages within 15 minutes.
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Test your understanding of basic nursing skills related to resident admission and preparation with these flashcards. This quiz covers key concepts from Chapter 7 of Hartmann's 'Nursing Assistant Care The Basics'. Perfect for nursing students or assistants needing a refresher.
